In winter, we often get “electrified” when touching metal objects, people, or pets. Or we hear the sound of “crackling” when touching something, or our hair stands up when taking off a hat, clothes stick to our bodies, etc. All of these phenomena are called static electricity, which often occurs in winter, especially in cold and dry climates.
The reason for static electricity is the lack of necessary moisture to maintain static balance. Although this phenomenon is not too painful and does not affect human health, it can cause tingling static contact like fingertips, feet, etc. At the same time, it creates a sense of fear for many people when touching something.
To reduce the “electric shock” caused by static electricity in winter, you can apply the following tricks:
1. Touch the key to the door handle before opening the door
Many people will get “electrified” when touching the door handle or metal objects. To overcome this situation, you can touch the key to the door handle first. This can transfer the charge to the key, helping to eliminate static electricity on the door handle, so you won’t get “electrocuted” when opening the door anymore.
If you don’t have a key, you can use a metal object to touch the door handle. In addition, you can also touch the wall with your hand and then open the door to avoid the “electric shock” situation.
Using a key to touch the door handle before opening the door can reduce the phenomenon of static electricity, so you won’t get “electric shocks” anymore. (Illustration)
2. Use a humidifier
One of the leading causes of static electricity is dry air. Therefore, you can use a humidifier to solve this problem. When the entire room is humidified, static electricity will also occur less frequently.
3. Wear shoes and clothes that generate less static electricity
Another common culprit causing static electricity is clothing and footwear. Specifically, rubber-soled shoes, woolen items (wool clothes, hats, scarves, etc.) create an ideal environment for static electricity in the body.
The same thing applies to nylon and polyester. Therefore, in winter, you should wear cotton and leather shoes and wear clothes made of natural fibers to avoid continuous “electric shocks”.
Wearing woolen clothes will cause the body to accumulate more static electricity. (Illustration)
4. Rub the hanger on the clothes
Before wearing a coat or woolen clothes, rub a steel hanger on the clothes. This will help neutralize static electricity and solve the problem of static accumulation, so you won’t hear crackling sounds or get “electric shocks” anymore.
5. Add baking soda when washing clothes
Baking soda acts as a barrier between positive and negative charges, preventing static electricity. During the washing process, add a little baking soda to reduce static electricity on clothes, preventing the transfer of static charges when wearing clothes. Using fabric softener can also reduce static electricity.
Furthermore, you can also add dryer sheets (a thin paper used in the drying process of clothes) to the dryer. Not only does it soften the fabric, but it also balances the static electricity during the drying process and prevents the accumulation of static charges on the body.
Adding baking soda to the washing machine when washing clothes can reduce static electricity on the clothes, preventing the transfer of static charges when wearing them. (Illustration)
6. Apply moisturizing cream regularly
Moisturizing cream not only helps make your skin softer and brighter but also helps keep your hands adequately moisturized, thereby avoiding static electricity in dry weather conditions.
7. Spray hand lotion on clothes
In winter, clothes often stick to the body due to static absorption. To solve this problem, you can take hand lotion and mix it with warm water in a spray bottle, then shake well.
Spray directly on the inner side of clothes, or spray evenly on the skin. After that, wear clothes as usual, and you will feel the difference immediately.
8. Treat the surface of the carpet
The electric charge in the carpet can cause “electric shocks” and crackling sounds when you walk on it. To prevent this phenomenon, spray an anti-static substance on the surface of the carpet to prevent the accumulation of electric charges.
You can spray an anti-static substance on the surface of the carpet to prevent the accumulation of electric charges. (Illustration)
9. Plant greenery indoors
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